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Heraklion Olive Oil Tours: Our 15 Favourites

47 tours  ·  from $9 a head

Small tastings fill quickly in the pressing season. Below: the 15 heraklion olive oil tours to book first, what each includes and how they differ.

Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory - The old windmills of Lasithi Plateau
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Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

1.Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 694 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $136Our pick

Spend about 7.5 hours traveling from Heraklion into Crete’s mountain villages and Lasithi Plateau. You’ll visit an olive press, taste oil and raki, see old windmills, stop at Krasi’s huge plane tree, and visit Dikteon Cave and optional Knossos. Guides may include Stavros, Ed, Mike, Spyros, or Demetrius.

“Wonderful full day experience of Crete. Mike was very knowledgable, fun and open to make the experience ours. Learned so much about Crete, geographically, and historically. Highly recommend having lunch at the restaurant, beautiful views and great food. Thanks again for the great day Mike.”

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Lassithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour - Vidiani Monastery starts the day quietly
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Lassithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour

2.Lassithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 404 reviews · 10.5 - 11 hours · from $58

Spend 10.5 to 11 hours exploring eastern Crete by air-conditioned coach. Visit Vidiani Monastery, walk to Zeus Cave, stop in Krasi, taste olive oil and local foods, then tour Knossos with a guide. English, German, and French commentary is available. The cave and Knossos entry fees, plus lunch, cost extra.

“Our guide Katherine is very professional, she is full of energy and with strong knowledge of Cretan history, it was a lovely trip!”

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Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave,Villages, Olive Oil Tour - Omalia Olive Press and the meaning of Cretan olive oil
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Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave,Villages, Olive Oil Tour

3.Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave,Villages, Olive Oil Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $127

Travel from Heraklion into Crete’s mountain villages with a local guide such as Marinos or Nikos. Visit a family olive press, ancient Krasi, Lasithi Plateau, the Zeus Cave site, a traditional taverna, Mochos, and Knossos. The cave is closed for restoration until summer 2026, so check what will replace that stop before booking.

“Fantastic, Nikos is a very warm and thoughtful guide, the tour was perfect and without spoiling it = you're in for a treat Worth every dollar, and a 5* experience”

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Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine - Mesa Lasithi and the village coffee tradition
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Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine

4.Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $151

Spend 7 to 8 hours with an English-speaking driver-guide exploring Knossos, the Lasithi Plateau, village cafés, old windmills, a pottery workshop, an olive oil mill, and a family taverna. Guides such as Spyros, Stavros, Dimitrios, and Mike are known for adding local stories and flexible stops. Zeus Cave is currently closed.

“The tour was awesome. We had a great time. Our driver and tour guide Stavros was the best! He made this tour very unique with a personal attention to every participant. Guided by Stavros, we visited many interesting places, bought souvenirs, and enjoyed tasty foods and wine. Thank you, Stavros! We would highly recommend this tour!”

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Heraklion: Knossos Zeus Cave Villages Olive Oil Factory Tour - Olive oil, honey, and the taste of daily Crete
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Heraklion: Knossos Zeus Cave Villages Olive Oil Factory Tour

5.Heraklion: Knossos Zeus Cave Villages Olive Oil Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 7.5 - 8 hours · from $135

Spend 7.5 to 8 hours with a local English-speaking guide such as Stavros, Ed, or Mike, visiting an olive oil factory, Mochos, Krasi, Lasithi Plateau, Zeus Cave, and Knossos. Lunch and Knossos entry are optional. Expect a comfortable vehicle, local tastings, mountain views, and a flexible pace.

“The tour guide was easily the best tour guide I ever had! No exaggeration! Very friendly, cery knowledgeable, showing a lot of hospitality and funny! The tour itself was very good too and I deeply appreciated the contact with the local culture, traditions and people! Highly recommended!”

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Crete: Olive Oil, Soap, Wine, Raki - Flavorful Culinary Journey - Wine country around Peza
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Crete: Olive Oil, Soap, Wine, Raki – Flavorful Culinary Journey

6.Crete: Olive Oil, Soap, Wine, Raki – Flavorful Culinary Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $111

Spend about six hours in the countryside around Heraklion visiting an olive mill, micro-winery, raki distillery, and family soap workshop. Taste three indigenous wines, barrel-aged raki, and fresh olive oil, then share a traditional light lunch in Peza Village. Pickup is offered, and groups are limited to 15 people.

“Such a fun tour of small family owned businesses. Very informative and a small group setting is always more fun. Learned a lot about olive oil production, Raki production and wines. Also a great visit to a pottery place as well”

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Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour - Arriving at the olive grove
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Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour

7.Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 1h 30m · from $9Best value

Spend about 90 minutes with Alex Alexakis on a multigenerational Cretan farm. Walk among 2,500 olive trees, learn about harvesting and oil extraction, see the island’s newer dragon fruit crop, and finish with olive oil, bread, olives, tea, coffee, and farm produce. Private groups and English or Greek guiding are available.

“Fantastic trip, very informative and delicious. Thank you Alex for sharing with us your knowledge and food, it was incredible and very appreciated! If you're still not sure about booking this kne, please do. Thank you! :)”

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Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave, Vidiani, Krasi & Olive Mill Farm - Reaching the Cave of Zeus
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Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave, Vidiani, Krasi & Olive Mill Farm

8.Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave, Vidiani, Krasi & Olive Mill Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 79 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $48

Travel from Heraklion into Crete’s mountain country on a 10 to 11-hour small-interest, large-group tour. Visit Vidiani Monastery, walk to the Cave of Zeus, stop in Krasi, and learn about olive oil production at Lyrakis Family Olive Mill. Tanya and Helena are among the guides featured on this route. Cave entry and lunch cost extra.

“I felt a bit ripped off as in the description it said Cretan lunch was included in the ticket cost but it wasn’t and they wanted €15 for a basic buffet that was nearly empty by the time we got there. It was a nice trip except for the over 90 minutes of pick up and again at drop off. We saw some great things, the monastery was very interesting and learnt a lot about orthodox religion, the walk to the cave Zeus was born in was challenging and so was the climb down the stairs and back up to the cave itself, the village was lovely to see and…”

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Crete: Olive, Wine, & Raki on a Flavorful Culinary Journey - The olive mill and grove in Skalani
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Crete: Olive, Wine, & Raki on a Flavorful Culinary Journey

9.Crete: Olive, Wine, & Raki on a Flavorful Culinary Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 56 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $126

Travel from your accommodation in a premium SUV or minivan to an olive mill, Cretan olive grove, winery, and raki distillery. You will taste olive oil, local wines, and two rakis, then enjoy a light Cretan lunch. Guides such as Angela, Yannis, Alex, and Maria bring the small producers to life.

“The light meal was delicious, one of the best meals in our 4 weeks in Greece and the Greek Islands. It was fresh and all home made. The winery was interesting to learn how to swirl, smell and taste. Olive Oil and Dragon Fruit, Alex was a lovely host giving us the history of such an unusual combination and what is involved in growing both.”

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Crete: Olive Oil Festival, Farm Dinner, Live Show & Pickup - The Sissi farm sets the tone
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Crete: Olive Oil Festival, Farm Dinner, Live Show & Pickup

10.Crete: Olive Oil Festival, Farm Dinner, Live Show & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 55 reviews · 6 hours · from $76

Spend an evening at a Sissi farm and 18th-century olive mill, learning about oil, honey, raki, and olive-oil soap before a buffet dinner, local wine tasting, live music, and Cretan dancing. Pickup serves resorts from Sisi to Karteros. Wine costs €2 per glass, and guide commentary is offered in English, French, and German.

“Wir standen ab 17.30h vor dem Hotel. Um 17.45 war die 1.Abfahrt vereinbart. Die zweite Abfahrt u. 18.20h. Gekommen ist der Bus um 18.10h. Ich bin gehbehindert kein guter Service man kann sich nirgens wohin setzen.”

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Knossos, Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm Combo Tour - The Cave of Zeus is atmospheric, but not an easy walk
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Knossos, Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm Combo Tour

11.Knossos, Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend a full day crossing Crete with a guide and driver, from Vidiani Monastery and the Cave of Zeus to Krasi, an olive mill, and Knossos. Pickup covers many resorts. Expect a busy schedule, mountain roads, a €35 entrance-fee bill, and guides such as Soula, Nektarios, or Sumon bringing mythology and Cretan life into focus.

“Communication was excellent. Made us aware straight away about Zeus cave was closed for refurbishment and gave us options of what we would like to do. Also got a call the day before to confirm we were OK about the changes. Pick up time spot on. Driver and tour guide were great. Plateau experience was good, going up the mountain and views were fab. Due to the Zeus cave being closed we had an extended tour on the plateau which we were informed about, but in hindsight this was long and got a bit repeatative. The olive mill was great and lunch was nice. Worth the extra lunch cost and…”

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Semi Private Wine, Olive Oil, and Terroir Tour of Heraklion area with Tastings - Koronekes Olive Mill: learning to taste oil
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Semi Private Wine, Olive Oil, and Terroir Tour of Heraklion area with Tastings

12.Semi Private Wine, Olive Oil, and Terroir Tour of Heraklion area with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $189

Spend a full day in Crete’s Peza wine country with a guide such as Petros, visiting Koronekes Olive Mill and Digenakis Winery before lunch in Archanes. The group is capped at six, and the $189 price includes hotel transport, tastings, mezze, and five lunch wine pairings.

“Petras was a true gourmand and wine connoisseur who provided a running commentary on his experiences as a chef, love of all things Cretan and supplied extra details about olive oil and wine that we hadn’t learned in our other tasting experiences. We were with one otheRead more”

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Semi Private Wine and Olive Oil tour (Transfer & Lunch Incl.) - Peza wineries and the flexible wine stop
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Semi Private Wine and Olive Oil tour (Transfer & Lunch Incl.)

13.Semi Private Wine and Olive Oil tour (Transfer & Lunch Incl.)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $185

Spend six hours exploring Crete’s food traditions with a local guide such as Yannis, Tony, Alex, or Alexander. Visit an olive mill in Skalani, tour one of three Peza wineries, and enjoy a four-course lunch in Archanes with wine and raki. Hotel pickup, tastings, and transport are included.

“Very disappointed that we didn’t arrive at the winery which you advertised to us at booking & payment. We expected to arrive at countryside Lyrarakis Winery. We thought we were ‘short changed’ by this as there was no information provided. The hostess at Titakis ,however,was excellent. It would have been good to have had bread or some snacks at the olive oil tour as it was a long day from then until lunch - we arrived for that about 15.45.just for future information. Filosofus was an enjoyable experience.”

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Private Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour - Walking through the olive grove and dragon fruit plantation
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Private Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour

14.Private Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $9

At a family-run farm near Heraklion, Alex introduces you to traditional olive growing, snail farming, and dragon fruit cultivation. The short walk is followed by homemade olives, olive oil, marmalades, honey, cheese, bread, tomatoes, drinks, and espresso. You meet at Evangelismou 135 in Prassas and return there after about two hours.

“We had such a great time at the farm. Alex the farmer was very friendly an lovely man. At the farm was a beautiful view over the cretan hills. Johanna :)”

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The valley of Zeus (Olive oil, wine tasting)-Knossos palace tour - From ancient palace to Vasilies village
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The valley of Zeus (Olive oil, wine tasting)-Knossos palace tour

15.The valley of Zeus (Olive oil, wine tasting)-Knossos palace tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $253

Visit Knossos Palace with skip-the-line entry and a licensed guide, then head to Vasilies village near Archanes for olive oil, wine, raki, apaki, and local product tastings. The small group is capped at 16, with the Knossos walk limited to 12. Pickup and drop-off are provided in Heraklion.

“An unmissable tour. Katarina was so enthusiastic, deeply knowledgable and kind. We really appreciated the information and stories she presented about the rich past of Crete and the Minoan Civilization. Being at Knossos really surprised me and was truly one of the most special places I've ever visited, but a great guide is essential here. Going into the second part of the tour we felt we couldn't get any better -- Ary was so knowledgable about Heraklion and it's more recent past and truly took us to some great spots all over the city. One of the best tours I've ever taken.”

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PRIVATE-Winery+Olive Oil Factory-Old Villages-Old Wind Mills - The olive oil factory gives the day its strongest start
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